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Glory men look to stay top of the table
The Green Bay Glory will hit the road again on Saturday against Berber City in their efforts to win a trophy in their first year of existence. Aidan Greer, Tim Geocaris, and Edgar Heredia scored in their 3-2 win over Edgewater Castle last week, with Heredia's header serving as the match-winner.
The overall quiet weather pattern continues this weekend with near seasonable temperatures
Light wind regime to promote ideal swimming and boating conditions on Lake Michigan, shoreline water temperature reaches a new 2024 benchmark, 73 degrees. Lake Michigan water temperatures and wave height forecast.
The Butterfly House, by Navy Pier, provides beauty, education
CHICAGO (CBS) – They're beautiful and intriguing, but perhaps many don't know a lot about butterflies.CBS News Chicago's Mugo Odigwe spent some time at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier to get an up close and personal look at some winged wonders."Butterflies have always been a symbol of serenity and grace," said Joe Rudy, expert and owner of The Butterfly House. "Because of the process they go through going from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, they represent change and metamorphosis to people."And visitors can be part of it all at The Butterfly House, just west of Navy Pier. Rudy loves...
Peaceapalooza, a new summer festival, provides fun, safe outlet for kids
CHICAGO (CBS) – While Chicago is known for its summer festivals, there's a new festival this year with a different purpose.Jessica Rose and her husband, Jonathan, brought their daughters to Oakwood Beach on Friday to attend the first-ever Peaceapalooza Music and Family Festival. The fest was designed to give youngsters something positive to do while on Chicago's lakefront."It allows them to come to the beach, listen to some music they like, eat some great food and just enjoy one another on a hot summer day," said Rose.Many residents have complained there are limited activities for teenagers during the summer. So...
Police Arrest Suburban Man for Fatally Shooting 3-Year-Old in Road Rage Case
Chicago, USA – Police in Chicago said that in September of 2022, a guy from the suburbs shot and killed a 3-year-old child after an altercation over road rage. The man is currently in prison. The arrest of Govanni Hernandez was revealed at a press conference on Thursday by...
Police Arrest Chicago Man for Alleged Theft Incident at Champaign Walgreens
The suspected theft at a Walgreens in Champaign’s Campustown led to the Tuesday arrest of a guy from Chicago. The 29-year-old Geovontae Galloway was taken into custody at 12:36 p.m. by officers from the University of Illinois Police who had responded to a report of stealing at the Walgreens on East Green Street.
Tourist’s Death in 100 mph Crash: Street Racers Receive Probation
CHICAGO — Two individuals have been ordered to serve probation for the death of a pedestrian near Midway Airport, which occurred when two Corvettes crashed during a 100 mph race. Judge Ursula Walowski heard the guilty pleas of Noe Garcia, 37, and Aaron Guerrero, 29. The prosecution stated that...
Caleb Williams opens up about ‘rough days’ with Bears
Caleb Williams may be one of the most hyped quarterback prospects to enter the NFL in a long time, but even he understands that his transition to the NFL is not going to be perfect. During a recent interview, Caleb Williams opened up about how he handles the “rough days”...
Paul Lisnek on calls for Biden to step down, the RNC, Trump’s VP pick, & more
CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week. This week’s topics include the recent calls for President Bien to step down from the presidential race, the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential pick, and more. Tune in on Sundays for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.
Chicago police issue warning after recent smash-and-grab burglaries at West Side businesses: VIDEO
Chicago police issued a warning Friday after recent smash-and-grab burglaries happened at businesses on the city's West Side.In the last two weeks, police said a group of burglars have broken through a security gate lock and smashed through the doors or windows of at least three businesses to steal from their cash register or ATM.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe smash-and-grab burglaries happened at businesses in the Austin and Garfield Park neighborhoods.Each of the crimes were carried out by a group of up to five offenders, with two of the offenders acting as lookouts, Chicago police...
Prom for senior (citizens) takes place on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — Their high school prom may have been decades ago, but for a moment in time, for some seniors in Roseland, Friday was prom day as some residents showed how they turned back the clock and danced the day away. Feeling good about how you look never gets old."The good part about it is that you're happy."Ninety-five-year-old 95-year Delorse Williams feels 16 all over again. She's reflecting on her high school prom experience…"I remember I got a good kiss, haha," said Williams.Because on Friday, she got to relive it. It's Senior Prom Day at Roseland Place, a senior living facility...
Former MLB star has choice words for umpire
Major League Baseball umpiring continues to be a source of frustration for MLB players and managers. It’s also a source of frustration for announcers and analysts. That was certainly the case on Friday. After the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Wrigley Field, former Cub Jon Lester expressed some frustration on Marquee Sports Read more... The post Jon Lester: ‘There’s no real repercussions for umpires’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
A judge adds 11 years to the sentence for a man in a Chicago bomb plot
CHICAGO (AP) — A man convicted of plotting to blow up a Chicago bar will have to spend another 11 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly resentenced Adel Daoud to 27 years in prison on Friday, the Chicago Tribune reported. U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman originally sentenced Daoud to 16 years in prison in 2019 but a federal appellate court threw that sentence out in 2020, saying the punishment wasn’t tough enough, and ordered him resentenced. Daoud, of suburban Hilldale, was arrested in an FBI sting in September 2012 after pushing a button on a remote he believed would set off a car bomb outside the Cactus Bar & Grill.
GOP convention sets stage for Democratic convention in Chicago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Activists who marched outside the Republican National Convention are trumpeting their efforts, despite crowd estimates falling short. Milwaukee police are praising their cooperation with other agencies in convention security, even as Ohio officers face scrutiny for shooting and killing a man while in the city. Some activists and attendees say there was more caution after the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, while others say the setting was the right place to amplify their message and set the stage for...
Man critically injured after argument leads to shooting outside South Side Walmart
CHICAGO — A man was critically injured on Friday afternoon after a fight outside of a Walmart on the city’s South Side led to a shooting. According to Chicago police, the incident unfolded just after 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of a Walmart in the 10900 block of South Doty Avenue in Pullman. Officers […]
Rihanna's Savage X Fenty's opens in Chicago suburb
Rihanna's Savage X Fenty has opened its first Illinois store in Orland Park.Why it matters: Savage X Fenty apparel has been lauded for celebrating all shapes and sizes, but Chicago shoppers were only able to purchase online until now.Driving the news: The 3,600-square-foot store opened Friday in Orland Square Mall, one of six new U.S. stores the company plans to open in 2024. Line at new Savage x Fenty store. Photo: Moyo Adeolu/AxiosWhat they're saying: "What we've learned is that more and more people want to touch, try and buy. They don't want to go online, and I think this...
White Sox make flurry of moves ahead of their first game after All-Star break
The White Sox announced a flurry of roster moves ahead of their return to the field versus the Royals on Friday. The team called up Brooks Baldwin, Chuckie Robinson and Steven Wilson. They placed Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. And they designated Martín Maldonado for assignment, which was first reported by Ken Rosenthal on Wednesday.
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